Maharashtra Distributes Rs 240 Crore Stamp Duty Surcharge Grant to 28 Municipal Corporations

Maharashtra has sanctioned Rs 240 crore from the 1% stamp duty surcharge on property deals for distribution to 28 municipal corporations in 2026-27, with deductions made from three corporations towards pending water supply project loans and UIDF interest dues.

Dharavi Redevelopment: Non-Slum Dwellers to Get Minimum 500 Sq Ft Homes Under Major Policy Upgrade

Residents of buildings and chawls in Dharavi will now get a minimum of 500 sq ft rehabilitation units (370 sq ft carpet + 35% fungible) free of cost, up to a maximum of 753 sq ft, under a proposed amendment to development regulations. The change does not apply to slum hutment dwellers.

₹1,800 Crore Allocation for Thane & Mira-Bhayandar: Govt Revises Project Funding

The Maharashtra government has revised infrastructure funding allocations worth ₹1,800 crore for Thane and Mira-Bhayandar, focusing on civic amenities, waste management, and urban development projects.

Maharashtra Directs Civic Bodies to Deploy High-Rise Fire Fighting Vehicles for Buildings Above 70 Metres

The Maharashtra government has directed municipal corporations and planning authorities to deploy High Rise Fire Fighting Vehicles (HRFFV) for buildings taller than 70 metres, aiming to strengthen fire safety in rapidly urbanising cities.

Maharashtra Budget 2026: Affordable Housing Push, Metro Expansion and Digital Urban Services Offer Big Boost for Homebuyers

The Maharashtra Budget 2026 focuses on homebuyers with 3.57 lakh PMAY homes, rooftop solar incentives, major metro expansions and large infrastructure projects expected to improve housing affordability, connectivity and urban liveability across the state.